If you are planning to visit Epcot during your Disney World vacation it is very likely that you will come across the infamous Beverly Drink. In this post I’ll explain what Beverly it is, where to find Beverly Soda at Epcot, and what to expect if you should try it?
9 Things You Need to Know About Beverly Soda at Epcot
Dare you try it? Let’s take a look at the infamous beverage that is Beverly Soda and 9 things you need to know before you visit Epcot during your next Disney World vacation.
1. What is Beverly Soda?
Beverly is a drink that was originally released by Coca-Cola in 1969 for the Italian market. It is a carbonated soft drink that is an aperitif and is non-alcoholic. In Italy it is common to have a drink and small bite before dinner. The aperitivo typically includes a drink that’s on the bitter side, and usually olives, nuts, or cheese to stimulate appetite and aid in digestion.
- Coca-Cola stopped producing Beverly for the Italian market in 2009. Now, the company produces Beverly for just a few tasting locations one of which being Walt Disney World.
- Many aperitifs are cocktails, and are usually a combination of an herbal spirit — like Aperol or Campari, wine, and something with fizz like a club soda or sparkling water.
- But there are also a variety of non-alcoholic “soda” aperitifs like Beverly, these include Sanbitter, Chinotto, Stappi Red Bitter, and Crodino which is very popular popular in Italy. You can find some good examples of aperitifs here.
2. What Does Beverly Soda Taste Like?
As mentioned above expect a very bitter taste. In fact, expect a very intense bitter taste. One of the drinks main ingredients is grapefruit rind which really give you an indication of what to expect. Beverly is very much a drink to sip rather than taking a big mouthful straight away. Sugar is also a main ingredient.
Beverly would typically be served over ice, garnished with an orange slice.
3. Where Can I Try Beverly Soda at Epcot?
You will find Beverly in the new Club Cool in the World Celebration area of Epcot next to the Creations Shop (previously Mouse Gear). Club Cool is a Coca-Cola store with lots of different Coke merchandise, but it also has the drinks fountains where you can try various Coco-Cola drinks from around the world.
4. Are The Drinks at Club Cool Free?
Yes, all of the drinks at this Coca-Cola store including Beverly are free to try at the drinks fountains inside the shop including Beverly. Simply take one of the small paper cups and try the various Coca-Cola drinks from around the World.
5. The Other Drinks at Club Cool
The other drinks that are available to try at Club Cool alongside Beverly are:
- Bon Bon Anglais – A drink from Madagascar, Bon Bon Anglais is a blend of tropical fruit flavors.
- Country Club Merengue – From the Dominican Republic, this drink is smooth, creamy with a tropical fruit taste.
- Minute Maid Joy Apple Lychee – This Korean drinkis a still beverage with ripe apple and lychee notes. Lychee is a tropical and subtropical fruit tree native to southern China.
- Royal Wattamelon – From the Philippines Royal Wattamelon is a sparkling beverage with a pleasant sour watermelon flavor.
- Smart Sour Plum – Suan Mei Tang or Sour Plum Tea is a traditional Chinese beverage that has been around for over 1,000 years. The drink has a savory, sweet and what can only be described as tart flavor.
- Sprite Cucumber – Sprite originally has been around since the early 1960’s and is enjoyed in around the world. Sprite Cucumber from Russia has a crisp cucumber flavor, providing a refreshing twist rather than the lemon-lime flavor you’re familiar with.
- Viva Raspberry (Moldova) – This sparkling drink is from Moldova. The drink slightly tart but less so than the Smart Sour Plum drink. It has a sweet raspberry flavor that is accompanied by a hint of raspberry juice.
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6. Can I Find Beverly Soda Anywhere Else in Disney World?
Yes, you can also find Beverly at Coca-Cola rooftop bar located on top of the Coca-Cola Store at Disney Springs. This bar offers a large variety of different Coca-Cola drinks from around the world to try including Beverly.
Do note though that unlike Club Cool you have to purchase your drinks in this location. However, in the past the bar staff have allowed my family and I to try a small sample of something before buying.
The Coca-Cola store rooftop bar also has some great views of Disney Springs. You can find out more about the Best Bars at Disney World here.
7. Should You Try the Beverly Drink?
If you don’t mind a bitter taste, then give the Beverly a try. The paper cups at Club Cool are quite small so you won’t be able to drink a lot in one go. If you don’t mind trying different things, then give it a go.
If you have young children in your group, then I would recommend just letting them try a little bit if they do not mind trying new things. Have a cup of something else ready though to wash away the bitter taste of the drink if needed.
8. The Beverly Challenge
The Beverly challenge can be many things, but it is basically a simple challenge where you attempt to drink Beverly. This could be:
- Simply trying the drink once.
- Trying to drink multiple cups of Beverly.
- Trying to drink a full-sized cup of Beverly from the Coca-Cola Rooftop Bar at Disney Springs.
- Drinking all of the drinks on offer at Club Cool and finishing with Beverly.
9. My Experience of Drinking Beverly
I have tried Beverly soda many times over the years and never find it that bad to be honest. It is not a nice drink, but it is worth nothing that I do enjoy drinking ales and beers that are quite bitter.
My wife is not a fan of it all and my kids are happy to try it on each visit for fun but they always have a cup of something sweeter to hand to wash away the taste of drinking Beverly.
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Thanks for stopping by.
Darren
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